I just had my repeat CAT scan and even though they now say I have FOUR spots, they say they are all stable and that I don't need a repeat scan for another 6-12 mos. : )
Thanks Galina,
I'm not really worried. I had the same cough years ago when I had pneumonia. I am hoping that my 2 spots are just residual scar tissue or something. I haven't really heard of non-smokers getting lung cancer very often, so I'm not too fearful at this point. I am anxious to get my repeat CAT scan done though. I have 5 more weeks to wait. I appreciate your concern.
I do not want to alarm you, but apparantly persistant non- productive cough is a sign of lung cancer. When I hear it I always remember my mother when she was dying of lung cancer. I thought this cough happens LATER, when the cancer has spread, so I am puzzled to cough in such a early stage. But, as I hear, you have the same problem! early
I had a CAT scan back in December after an emergency room visit for a heart related issue. They discovered I have two nodules, one on each lung. One was 2 mm, the other 5 mm. The doctor told me to do a follow up CAT scan in 6-12 months. Obviously I plan to go back in 6 months, which is in June. It is a long time to wait. I am a non-smoker but have had pneumonia twice many years ago. I have a non-productive, persistant cough that doesn't seem to go away. I am anxious for the June CAT scan to get here.
For those who have had these nodules re-tested. . . what is the typical follow-up if they have grown, or not grown. Several people mentioned having biopsies. Are these painful? What is entailed? I'm just fretting a bit over here!!